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Finding the Third Proportional to 388,916.50 and 844,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 388,916.50 and 844,226 is: 1,832,572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,916.50 : 844,226 = 844,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,916.50/844,226 = 844,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,916.50x = 844,226 × 844,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,916.50x = 712,717,539,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,717,539,076/388,916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,572.13

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